Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork

Name: Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 5 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 pound pork shoulder; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 4 cloves garlic; 2 leaves bay; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
Servings
8
Calories
247 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Cuban

Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork

Bianca Bennett

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Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork made with citrus, garlic, oregano and cumin takes almost no prep time and makes a fantastic, flavorful meal your family will love any night of the week!

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 pound pork shoulder
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic , minced
2 leaves bay
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
1 tablespoon water (optional)

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Instructions

In a large pot add the canola oil on medium high heat.
Season the pork with the kosher salt and black pepper and brown the pork on all sides.
To the slow cooker add the orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic and bay leaves and mix it together.
Add the pork to the slow cooker and roll it in the mixture until it is coated well.
Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 6.
When the pork is done you can serve as is with the juice on top.
If you want a thicker sauce, 30 minutes before it is done skim the fat off the top, add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water to the slow cooker and cook on high for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 689mg (29%) Potassium 517mg (15%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 7.8mg (9%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	247kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	27g	54%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	92mg	31%
Sodium	689mg	29%
Potassium	517mg	11%
Vitamin A	75IU	2%
Vitamin C	7.8mg	9%
Calcium	37mg	4%
Iron	2.3mg	13%